The 26-year-old is expected to miss the very start of the season but should be back available at some point in August.

And the playmaker certainly looked like he has been keeping himself in good spirits despite his situation, if his latest post on social media is anything to go by.

Hazard posted the pictures above on his Instagram account and wrote the caption: “Being driven around by my family, so can keep my foot up. Good progress as I have managed a summer haircut! #recovery #cfc.”

Chelsea are being linked with a host of different players this summer as Antonio Conte prepares for his second season in charge at Stamford Bridge.

However, the Blues are yet to officially announce the signing of new players so far this summer.